The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 24,200

€ 28,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.7
180.5
103.9
175.6
180.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
33 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
509 mi
Range
610 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
136.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft